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Gonzales IInquirerOURn 165TH YEARq uSERVING GONZALESir COUNTYer /GonzalesInquirer GonzInquirer 75¢ ESTABLISHED IN 1853 • GONZALES, TEXAS: HOME OF BUD CARLEY • gonzalesinquirer.com SPORTS Consultant: City can save $141K By Kathryn Penrose council’s regularly-scheduled meet- trols can save the city more than could make money-saving improve- [email protected] ing. $141,000 in one year’s time, which ments. Johnson Controls writes perfor- could be used for upgrades, to save One area of interest to his fi rm was GONZALES — Johnson Con- mance improvement guidelines, even more money and pay for the lighting. Th e city currently has mul- trols, a performance improvement supporting new infrastructure, to upgrades. tiple forms of lighting in and outside of Lady Apaches consultant contracted by local gov- create effi ciency in municipalities. According to Gibbens, he and his all of the city’s building. struggle to end ernments, addressed Gonzales City Th e fi rm’s representative, Rich- team spent time in Gonzales and Council on Tuesday Oct. 3, during ard Gibbens, said Johnson Con- See CITY, page 8 ﬁ rst half of district, found several areas where the city Page 11

Cardinals to avenge Strozier last season’s lone district loss, Page 12 praises INSIDE NATIONAL charity efforts By Kathryn Penrose NIGHT OUT [email protected] GONZALES — Th e Gonzales Independent 4H kids take School District (GISD) 2nd in contest, Board of Directors met for Page 3 a routine monthly meeting on Monday, Oct 2. GISD Superintendent Dr. OBITUARIES Kimberly Strozier excitedly Vernon Pi man reported on several district activities, such as the Mighty Apache Band heading to competition, the girls cross-country team win- ning a second champion- Birthdays ship, several well-attended open house opportunities, OCTOBER 6 participation in Fire Pre- Chance Freeman vention Month and partici- Robin Finch pation in Hispanic Heritage month. Carol Farek “Our eff orts to give back Kerri Simmons are huge right now,” she Brenna Baker said. “Our cheer team at the

OCTOBER 7 See PRAISES, page 8 Sarah Rodgers DeAnn Atkinson TJ Garza got a tour of a Gonzales County Emergency Medical Services Rescue Unit, during Na onal Night Cindy Munson Out Tuesday night. EMT Chris ne Brown showed the inquisi ve youngster the unit and talked to him about Mary Velasquez emergency services. Waelder PHOTO BY KATHRYN PENROSE/GONZALES INQUIRER OCTOBER 8 Mayah Irle to host Lillian Havel Gonzales County celebrates with fi rst responders Justin Johnson By Rob Ford circus Savannah Kidd [email protected] By Rob Ford OCTOBER 9 Heavy rains didn’t deter residents in [email protected] Gonzales County from hanging out Charlie Seigel WAELDER — Th anks Loni Soefje with fi rst responders during their Na- tional Night Out events on Tuesday. to the sponsorship of the Keith Carter In Gonzales, residents went to the Waelder New Millennium thrive Healthplex while about 100 Lions Club, the Culpepper brought to you by people from the Smiley and Nixon and Merriweather Circus is communities went to their respective once again coming to town block parties at the cities fi re depart- on Friday, Oct. 13 at the city ments. park located at 700 N. 4th St.. FINE DIAMONDS SINCE 1903 Gonzales Healthcare Systems CEO Chuck Norris, Gonzales Mayor Connie National Night Out is a block party Kacir and State Representa ve John Cyrier joined Gonzales Police Chief Th ere will be two shows - the 1606 N Sarah Dewitt Drive fi rst kicking off at 5 p.m. and Gonzales, Texas during which communities can get to Tim Crow and many ﬁ rst responders in celebra ng Na onal Night Out know their local fi rst responders, in- on Tuesday night. the other at 7 p.m. (830) 672-2402 During the event, perform- www.storeyjewelers.com cluding sheriff ’s deputies, local police, EMS and fi re department personnel. Smiley’s event, its second annual, “Th is is a great opportunity for the ers bring the magic of the cir- During the event, guests in Nixon and attracted a crowd of about 50 citizens, community to get to know their law cus to life in each 90-minute Smiley were treated to hot dogs, cook- as did Nixon. Both events were held at performance. Th is year’s line- ies and lemonade. the cities fi re departments. See NIGHT OUT, page 8 See CIRCUS, page 8

Thank a veteran or a service member Council ups brush rates, adds card processing fees every day! By Kathryn Penrose establishing an electronic payment Kacir said the city spent $33,000 crease. Th e current rate for brush [email protected] processing fee and providing for de- in processing fees alone last year. pickup is $2.74. Th e increase will posit of processing fees and service She also said this fee is not manda- raise that fee to $5. Additionally GONZALES — As of Nov. 1, 2017 charges in the city’s general fund. tory, residents and payees may still that $5 will only cover the fi rst 15 a 1.5 percent fee will apply to all credit Th e city is not imposing the fee to pay by cash, check, or money order, minutes of pick-up time; pickups or debit transactions made to the City profi t, but rather to break even, ac- to keep from incurring the charge. exceeding 15 minutes will be billed of Gonzales. Gonzales City Council cording to Gonzales Mayor Connie Council also approved an or- unanimously approved an ordinance Kacir. dinance imposing a brush fee in- See COUNCIL, page 8 Be a Know-It-All

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Caraway Ford was named a sponsor of the Come and Take It Celebra on that First Shot Surveying was named one of the proud sponsors for the Come and Take It Celebra- takes place this upcoming weekend. on. 57th Annual Memorial Service honoring James Hodges Gonzales Chapter at 12:30 p.m. at the Gonza- rade entry. Aft er the pa- his family by ox cart to set- came the task of moving al- Wells House tour. Mrs. Daughters of the Republic les Memorial Museum. rade, the Longhorns will be tle in this area of Texas, a most his entire family to set- Wells wanted her family of Texas (DRT) will host In honor of Mr. J. B. located at the Wells House sugar bowl that the Hodges tle his 17,000 acres of land. treasures, furnishings and the annual Wells House Wells cattle drives and his at 833 Mitchell Street for Family buried during the A special guest participat- collections to continue to Tours for the 61st Come participation in the growth pictures. DRT members Run-away Scrape, and their ing in the program will be tell the story of the deter- & Take It celebration on of the cattle industry as we will host annual tours of collections and furnishings a descendant, Inez Laselle, mination and the hardships Saturday and Sunday, Oct. know it today, the Gonza- the Wells House, which collected through the 1980’s. who will take part in the endured by her pioneer 7 and 8 from 2 – 5 p.m. at les Chapter DRT partnered features a collection of 192 Th e 57th Memorial Ser- program and will donate an family, and she ensured this 833 Mitchell Street and will with local sponsors to bring years of history including vice will honor Mrs. Wells 81-year-old Hodges fam- by gift ing the house and host the 57th Memorial a herd of Longhorns and a a dresser brought by James ancestor, James Hodges, ily quilt to the J. B. Wells property to the Daughters Service on Sunday, Oct. 8, Chuckwagon as their pa- Hodges when he brought who overcame many ob- House. Mrs. Laselle’s fam- of the Republic of Tex- stacles to move his family to ily chose to make a special as (DRT). Th e Gonzales settle in this area. He pur- tribute in 1936 during the Chapter DRT are the cus- chased the Salinas Grant ad- Centennial celebration by todians of the Wells House jacent and West of DeWitt’s quilting a pattern brought and the Chapter are owners Colony at the confl uence of by the Hodges family when of the furnishings, fi xtures the San Marcos and Guada- they came from Wales to and collections. All pro- lupe Rivers. settle in the United States. ceeds from tours along with Buying this property was Eighty-one years later, that grants are used in the main- no small task as he had to quilt will be put on display tenance and upkeep of the travel to Mexico to arrange with the dresser brought property. For more infor- for the purchase of the land, by the Hodges family as mation visit www.drtinfo. PASSENGER & LT. TRUCK TIRES • COMMERCIAL TIRES and when required to pay they traveled by oxcart to org or www.gonzalestexas. MOBILE TIRE REPAIR • WHEEL SPECIALS for the land in silver, had their new home in 1825. com/come-and-take-it. to travel again to be able to Th ese treasures provide Th e Gonzales Chapter DIAGNOSTIC CENTER • SPECIALS acquire enough silver. Aft er the unique experience that of the Sons of the Republic ALL STATE INSPECTIONS purchase of this property awaits everyone at every of Texas will have a booth near the Gonzales Country Quality Auto Tire & Repair Courthouse during Come Gonzales Elks Lodge #2413 and Take It Days. 205 W 90A • Gonzales • 830-672-3565 If you are interested in (830) 263-4243 (24/7 Mobile Tire Repair) 1222 Sarah DeWitt Drive information about the Sons of the Republic of Texas and HALL RENTAL membership, please feel free to come by the booth. NEW LOWER RATES - HOURLY & DAILY Or you can contact T.E. Two Rivers Café CATERING AVAILABLE Chester with the chapter at 361-219-1193 or email (formerly Kingsbury Café) Host Your Reception, Reunion, Baby Shower, Birthday, Any Event! at SRTGonzales@gmail. 321 St Lawrence, Call or come by for details (830) 672-2025 or (830) 263-2846 com for further information. Gonzales, Tx 78629 830-519-4053

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Ask about our Breakfast & Dinner specials! $5.00 Come and Take IT loan STUDENT HOMEMADE JELLIES, SPECIAL SPECIALITY BURGERS BREAD AND DESSERTS & COFFEES HOURS: Monday Closed Tuesday - Thursday 8-3 Free math tutoring-Mon & Thurs Evenings. Friday & Saturday 8-8 All ages welcomed 830-832-2728 Sunday 9-3 gonzalesinquirer.com Oct. 6, 2017 FRRIDAYIDAY • PAAGEGE 3 O USDA hosting VERNON PITTMAN Vernon Pittman was the sixth child Medal; and the National Defense Ser- curator of his antique farm equipment. local workshop born to the late Jodie Pittman and vice Medal. Vernon loved his family. Although late Helen Davis Pittman, on Feb. Upon being honorably discharged he was a single man, he ensured that USDA’s Farm Production • Address: 920 St. Jo- 25, 1931, in Gonza- from the Army, Ver- his parents and younger siblings were and Conservation (FPAC) seph Street Rm 131, Gon- les County, Texas. He non worked as a physi- always taken care of. He served as the agencies in Texas are hold- zales TX 78629 quietly departed his cal therapy assistant at primary caregiver to both of his parents ing local workshops and • Date and Time: Oct. earthly tabernacle on Warm Springs Reha- prior to their deaths. meetings for farmers, ranch- 11, at 9 a.m. Th ursday morning, bilitation Hospital, in He was a strong and humble man, al- ers, and landowners impact- • Local Event Point of Sept. 28 in Gonzales, Ottine, Texas, where ways willing to share his expertise and ed by Hurricane Harvey. Contact: Dawna Hines Texas. he provided dedicated agricultural skills with anyone in need Local representatives 830-672-7511 ext. 2 Vernon was bap- service for over 40 of assistance. Being a believer, Vernon from the Farm Service For more information tized into Christ at an years to people from knew that our Almighty God was the Agency (FSA), Natural Re- on all USDA disaster as- early age in the Smith throughout the United author and fi nisher of all things. sources Conservation Ser- sistance programs, contact Creek Community, States who south re- Left to cherish his memories is one vice (NRCS), and Risk Man- your local USDA Service Gonzales, Texas. He habilitative services daughter, Ms. Vernice Lowery; a large, agement Agency (RMA), as Center (http://offi ces. received his education at the facility. Vernon caring, loving, and dedicated family; well as other state and feder- usda.gov) or online at in the Gonzales Coun- loved helping patients ex-coworkers, and a host of other rela- al agencies, will discuss Di- www.usda.gov. For RMA ty Public Schools; obtain the best quality tives and friends. saster Assistance programs assistance, please contact however, he left school of life possible, despite Vernon will forever be cherished in to help recovery eff orts. your local crop insurance early to pursue service in the United their physical challenges. He worked the hearts of many. He was dearly loved Th e local event informa- agent. For all USDA Hur- States Army. Vernon served in the with patients from all walks of life and and will be greatly missed. tion in Gonzales County is: ricane Harvey recovery Korean War in South Korea, and, enjoyed making them feel very special. Th ere will be memorial services on • Location: Gonzales resources, please visit throughout his military career, he Vernon retired in 1997, and then ea- Monday, Oct. 16 at Harris Funeral Cha- Post Offi ce Conference https://www.usda.gov/ received many awards including the gerly returned to his love for farming, pel at 11 a.m. Services entrusted to Har- Room topics/disaster/storms Korean Service Award; the Bronze growing vegetables, tilling the soil, rais- ris Funeral Home, 127 Highway 90A, Star Award; the United Nation Service ing cattle and being the collector and Gonzales, Texas 78629, 830-672-1075. Livestock judging C C team takes 2nd Saturday, Oct. 7 ment. There will be an auction, Systems parking lot, 1110 with bay fishing for three. Diaper changing booth silent auction, country store, Sarah DeWitt Dr., 7 a.m. – 6 Presence not necessary to win. Gonzales Presbyterian washer tournament, quilt raffle p.m. Gonzales Healthcare Call the church at 830-672, Church will have the diaper and prizes raffle. Kids will be Systems is holding their 11th 2057 Monday through Thursday changing booth set up by the able to enjoy free entertain- annual “Drive-Thru” flu shots at for tickets. Proceeds to be used fire department restrooms on ment such as a bouncer moon their parking lot from 7 a.m. – 6 for various church projects. Saturday, Oct. 7 from noon to 7 walk, animal exhibits, face p.m. Cost will be $25, cash/ Thank you for your support. p.m. for the convenience of painting, ring throw, horse check/credit card accepted. parents during Come and Take shoes, bean bag toss, fire truck Medicare will be accepted with Wednesday, Nov. 15 It. police car and a hayride. Plenty cards presented at time of ser- Deadline to pre-pay for of eats and drinks, no alcoholic vice. Must be six months old Odd Fellow’s meat sale Monday, Oct. 9 beverages. Rain or shine, the and older to receive drive-thru The Gonzales Odd Fellow’s “Open House” square event will happen with two vaccination. Other restrictions (Gonzales I.O.O.F. #38 will be dancing introduction covered pavilions available. may apply. For more informa- holding a smoked meats sale at Presbyterian Church of tion, contact Karina Longoria at the lodge building on Dec. 6 Gonzales, 414 St. Louis St., 7 Pilgrim Opry 830-672-7581, ext. 3110. between 8-10 a.m. Orders need Pilgrim Community Center, to be turned in by Nov. 15. p.m. The Come and Take It The Gonzales County Livestock Judging Team par ci- Squares of Gonzales is offering 5 p.m. The Pilgrim Heirs Band Saturday, Oct. 21 Smoked chickens (about three with special guests Laura Pink Ribbon Luncheon pounds) are $10 each, smoked pated in the Guadalupe County 4-H Livestock Judging a free open house to introduce contest in Marion on Sept. 23. The junior team placed the fun of square-dancing to Gongora, John Hagen and John GG Steak & Spirits, noon – 2 sausage (three-pound packag- others. Open house is on Oct. 9 Hanson will be performing at p.m. The annual Pink Ribbon es) are $12 each, smoked tur- second overall out of 27 teams. The team was ﬁ rst in and Oct. 16 with lessons begin- the Pilgrim Opry on Oct. 14. Luncheon, sponsored by the key (about 8-10 pounds) are the Sheep and Goat division, ﬁ h in ca le and ninth in ning on Oct. 23. The club invites Join for fired catfish, French Friends for the Cause Relay for $25 each, smoked pepper ham swine. All of the Gonzales County par cipants are from anyone interested to call 830- fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, Life team, will take place on (five-six pounds) are $26 each, the Sundowners 4-H club. Contribu ng to their success 672-7384 or 672-9307 for fur- beans and dessert. Food will be Oct. 21 from noon – 2 p.m. at sliced smoked pepper ham was Savay Sexton who placed second overall in the Ju- ther information. served from 5-6:30 p.m. for $6. GG’s. Tickets are available at (five-six pounds) are $28 each nior division out of 85 juniors, Augustus Sexton placed Music starts at 7 p.m. for $4. Shear Designs, Personal and sliced smoked brisket 18th overall, and Barre Shelton placed 31st overall. Wednesday, Oct. 11 For hall rental, call 830-437- Impressions and from team (three pounds) are $28 each. 2316 or 830-857-1666. members. Kelli Soe e placed 53rd in the senior division. USDA hosting local workshop CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Post Office Conference ONGOING Room, 920 St. Joseph St., 9 Sunday, Oct. 15 Saturday, Oct. 28 Gonzales Breakfast St. James Missionary Leesville Fall Festival Lions Clubs a.m. USDA’s Farm Production Baptist Church homecoming Leesville Community Every first and third and Conservation (FPAC) agen- Providence Missionary Center, 6:30 p.m. Leesville will Thursday the Gonzales cies in Texas are holding local Growing fruit at home Baptist Church, 1020 St. be hosting a Fall Festival at the Breakfast Lions Club meets at workshops and meetings for Andrew Street, 3 p.m. The St. community center on Oct. 28 Mr. Taco restaurant on Sarah farmers, ranchers, and land- Th e Gonzales Master ries Practical Fruit at Home James Missionary Baptist with activities such as a cake DeWitt Drive at 6:45 a.m. For owners impacted by Hurricane Gardeners will off er a Lunch which will cover a range of Church at Little New York will walk, hay ride, costume con- additional information call Ken Harvey. Local representatives and Learn Program on Oct. fruit topics in several diff er- be hosting their annual home- test, door prizes, raffle and or Sandy Moore at 830-672- from the Farm Service Agency 12, at noon at the Master ent programs. coming and cemetery fund food and drinks. The festival 2500. (FSA), Natural Resources Gardener Building at 623 N. “Growing fruit at home drive with Reverend James starts at 6:30 p.m. Conservation Service (NRCS), Fair Street in Gonzales. Gail is a little diff erent than how Sorrell as pastor. There will be Visit Texas WIC offices and Risk Management Agency no morning service, the event “Find Your Roots” workshop for a healthier you Johnson will discuss grow- the commercial growers (RMA), as well as other state takes place at 3 p.m. GG’s Steak and Spirits, 9:30 The Gonzales offices at 229 ing strawberries and pears. do it,” Johnson added. “We and federal agencies, will dis- a.m. Find Your Roots workshop, St. George Street are opened “I don’t know many want to bring the home cuss Disaster Assistance pro- Monday, Oct. 16 sponsored by Thomas Shelton Monday, Wednesday and people who don’t like fruit,” grower a practical approach grams to help recovery efforts. “Open House” square Chapter, Daughters of the Thursday from 8 a.m.-12:30 Johnson said, “but a lot of us to a successful home experi- Thursday, Oct. 12 dancing introduction American Revolution, will be p.m. and 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. having trouble growing it at ence.” Presbyterian Church of held at GGs Steak and Spirits for Tuesdays they are open from home.” Lunch will be provided. A&M Club Social Gonzales, 414 St. Louis St., 7 $20 (includes workshop, lunch 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 Running M, 6 p.m. The Th e program is part of Th e program will last about p.m. The Come and Take It and refreshments). Registration – 7 p.m. Friday’s they are open the Master Gardeners’ sean hour. A&M Club social will take place Squares of Gonzales is offering begins at 9:30 a.m. with the from 8 a.m. – noon. On the first on Oct. 12 at the Running M at a free open house to introduce workshop running through 10 and third Saturday of the 6 p.m. the fun of square-dancing to a.m. – 3 p.m. for RSVP call GGs month they are open from 8 others. Open house is on Oct. at 830-519-0002 (mention Oct. a.m. – noon. They are closed Lunch and Learn given 16 with lessons beginning on 20 and workshop) or contact the first business day of the XPRESS by Master Gardeners Oct. 23. The club invites any- Sharon Hall at 361-920-4578 or month. For more information, 623 N. Fair St., noon – 1 one interested to call 830-672- [email protected] or call the offices at 830-672- TRUCK ACCESSORIES p.m. Gonzales Master 7384 or 672-9307 for further Josie Smith-Wright at 830-445- 70832. Gardeners Lunch and Learn on information. 9906 or Ruth Guerra at 830- The Nixon office is open on Oct. 12 from noon until 1 p.m. 857-4611. the second and fourth Thursday *High Performance *Performance Tuning at PACE, 623 N. Fair St. GCAM to close for a week of the month from 9 a.m. – Exaust Systems *Bumpers “Growing Fruit at Home” with GCAM. GCAM will close Lutheran Church 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4 *Tool Boxes *Grill Guards emphasis on strawberries and Oct. 16 and reopen Oct. 23 so raffle drawing p.m. The Waelder WIC office is pears will be the first topic in a the staff can take a much- First Evangelical Lutheran open on the third Wednesday *Bed Covers *Steps series of seminars. Free to the needed vacation. Only pro- Church. The Women of First of the month from 9 a.m. – *Off -Road Equipment *Hitches public. duce, breads and pastries will Evangelical Lutheran Church 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4 be distributed Monday, Oct. 16 will have a raffle drawing, p.m. The Hallettsville WIC is *Headache Racks *Tonneau Covers Saturday, Oct. 14 – Friday, Oct. 20 from 9:30 – Saturday, Oct. 28, during their open on the first and third Leesville Country Fair 10:30 a.m. Fall Festival. Tickets are $5 Thursday of the month from 9 717 N. Hwy 123 Bypass Seguin, Texas 78155 Methodist Church Grounds, each. One prize of a Coastal a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Located directly behind Valvoline Express Care) 10 a.m. The annual fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 19 Getaway will be awarded which – 4 p.m. For more information for the Leesville Cemetery and “Drive-thru” flu shots will include a two-night stay at call at 830-672-7083 or 888- (830)379-8100 the area high school scholar- Gonzales Healthcare Pirates Cove in Port O’Connor 672-7083. ship program, the Leesville Country Fair, is set for Oct. 14 starting at 10 a.m., featuring Gonzales Healthcare Systems live entertainment by Clint Martin Band. Come join the fun ARE 11th Annual with friends and family, a day YOU READY FOR of fun, food and entertain- FLU SEASON? “DRIVE-THRU” for Flu Shots Thursday, October 19th

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THIS WEEK IN TEXAS HISTORY CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS GonzalesThe Inquirer Young outlaw Governor applauds TxDOT Open to all par es, makes the most eff orts in removal of debris controlled by none AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. Patrick called for the committees on Published semi-weekly, 27 announced the Texas Department of Agriculture, Water and Rural Aff airs, every Tuesday and Friday, by of second chance Transportation had collected more than Business & Commerce, Education, Fi- Guadalupe Valley Publishing Co. 2.4 million cubic feet of debris nance, Health and Human Ser- USPS 221-740 • ISSN 1059-7158 Aft er the wild young Th e military would have 622 St. Paul St., P.O. Box 616 outlaw’s battle royal with pressed for a long prison left behind by Hurricane Harvey vices, Intergovernmental Rela- Gonzales, TX 78629 buff alo soldiers on Oct. 10, term or maybe even death in roadways across the four dis- tions, and State Aff airs to study 1874, Joe Horn- had Horner’s vic- tricts hardest hit by the storm. and make recommendations on The Gonzales Inquirer, TxDOT is continuing to assist a wide range of issues related 622 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 78629 er sure seemed tims been white. is a periodical postage paid headed for an But since they in the removal of debris from to hurricanes and other severe at Gonzales, Texas and early grave. No were black, the roadsides in Corpus Christi, weather events. addi onal mailing oﬃ ces. one could have army was will- Houston, Beaumont and a num- Postmaster: For change of address, possibly imag- ing to forget the ber of areas along the Gulf Coast TEXANS ARE NOMINATED no fy The Gonzales Inquirer, region, Abbott said in a news Th e White House on Sept. 28 P.O. Box 616, Gonzales, TX ined that half a whole thing. Not 78629-0616 century later he so with S.W.T. release. Ed announced President Donald would be the Lanham, district “Th is is a tall order, but I want Sterling Trump’s nomination of Texas guest of honor attorney and fu- to assure Texans that TxDOT is Supreme Court Justice Don at a state funeral ture governor, up to the challenge and has already made Willett and former Texas Solicitor Gen- GENERAL MANAGER in Oklahoma! who charged great progress. We will not rest until this eral James Ho to the New Orleans-based Hoping to put Bartee the crazed cow- important job is fi nished, and we are United States Court of Appeals for the Brandi Chionsini the post-Civil Haile boy with the at- working to do so as quickly as possible,” Fift h Circuit. War strife be- tempted murder he added. Th e Fift h Circuit hears cases on appeal hind them, the Horners left of Private Smith. Texas Transportation Commission from federal district courts in Texas, Lou- Missouri in the fall of 1866. Horner remained at large Chair J. Bruce Bugg Jr. pointed to Tx- isiana, Mississippi and the Panama Canal MANAGING EDITOR Th eir fi rst North Texas stop until the next September, DOT’s “remarkable progress” in bringing Zone. It is authorized to have 17 active José Torres was in Denton County, but when the sheriff placed him agency employees from across Texas to judges. under lock and key pend- impacted areas. He made special mention Gov. Abbott on Sept. 28 released the [email protected] they later turned their col- lective attention to ranching ing a February trial. Within of those working through the protracted following statement: “Th e nominations on the fringe of the frontier the week, his three brothers cleanup while “dealing with their own per- of Don Willett and James Ho to the 5th not far from Jacksboro. broke him out of the Jacks- sonal losses” caused by Hurricane Harvey. Circuit Court of Appeals are outstand- STAFF REPORTER By the spring of 1874, boro jail. Allen and John More than 600 employees from all 25 ing choices by President Trump. As Texas Wesley washed their hands TxDOT districts are involved in debris attorney general, I had the pleasure of Rob Ford Josiah “Joe” Horner was punching people instead of the black sheep, but removal in areas impacted by Hurricane working with both Don and James and [email protected] of cattle. Th e 27-year-old George chose to tag along as Harvey, Bugg said. can attest to their brilliance as lawyers hell raiser beat a man to a Joe’s partner in crime. and their unwavering commitment to the bloody pulp in one of Jacks- Th e Horner boys and an PATRICK ASSIGNS TASKS rule of law. I look forward to their swift accomplice robbed a bank at Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Sept. 28 issued a approval by the U.S. Senate and to their STAFF REPORTER boro’s two dozen saloons, a savage and senseless crime Comanche of $5,500 on Jan. list of interim legislative charges to certain service on the 5th Circuit, where I know Kathryn Penrose that resulted in an indict- 10, 1876. Acting on a tip three committees of the Texas Senate. they will uphold the Constitution.” weeks later from an army [email protected] ment for felony assault. When hot-headed scout, who had tracked the Horner rode into town on gang from Jacksboro and wit- that fateful Saturday in Oc- nessed the holdup, San An- tonio authorities arrested the L77 G7 E3J CLASSIFIED SALES tober, the grand jury had added two counts of cattle bandit trio without a struggle. Donna Kuchynka rustling to the list of his al- Aft er 14 months in the [email protected] leged off enses. He made a Bat Cave, the notorious lo- Read er disagrees with NNO column beeline for the nearest wa- cal dungeon, Joe Horner Kat, a huge crowd of First Re- cause I believe Gonzales de- tering hole but got into an had his day in court. It did I just fi nished reading sponders), the City of Gon- serves this special event. Me argument with two black not take any longer than your op-ed about NNO and zales Police Department running a non-profi t that is BOOKKEEPER soldiers before the bartend- that for a jury to convict er even poured his whiskey. him of the Comanche caper I have to beg to diff er with took on the herculean task connected to thrive is in- Sanya Harkey Who picked the fi ght and a judge to sentence him your facts on it. First, no one of reaching out to several consequential, everyone subscrip [email protected] has always been the subject to ten years at hard labor. in Gonzales had ever put on businesses and organiza- involved tonight is volun- of honest debate, but there While awaiting transfer a NNO until I put the fi rst tions to help put on the teering their time. is no doubt Horner fi red to Huntsville, Horner sawed one on in front of the Gon- event this year. Th is event is being fi rst. Private George Smith his way out of the Bat Cave zales Inquirer last October. Lieutenant Tammy West spearheaded by our po- TRANSPORTATION/ slumped to the fl oor, and and fl ed the Alamo City on Not only did we host it in and others have done an lice department, thrive got CIRCULATION the other trooper ran the April Fools’ Day. He made it front of the Inquirer, we extraordinary job of mak- involved because I asked half mile to Fort Richard- only as far as Uvalde County, promoted it as an event to ing sure we have plenty to them to be involved, to Leroy Wenzel son to summon help. where fi ve “minutemen” cap- the community from the off er tonight. Did you see hold it there, a place with Jaime Eureste While Smith was carried tured the famous fugitive two Inquirer as well as the City the sign the Police Depart- easily accessible bath- by cart to the post infi rma- days aft er he stuck up the Ea- of Gonzales Police Depart- ment created and posted rooms if needed. I’m in- ry, where an army sawbones gle Pass-to-Castroville stage. ment. Last year, with little on Facebook? credibly proud of the ef- saved his life, six black en- Th e Bexar County sheriff planning, we received sup- Th ere is no charge for forts put on by Lieutenant Mail Subscrip on Rates listed men and a white ser- wasted no time delivering port from a variety of local NNO and aft er our fi rst West and Shawntel Mis- Payable in advance geant started searching the the desperado to the state businesses by way of prod- meeting, to ensure that we sildine of thrive and all the saloons for his attacker. penitentiary. On May 5, 1877 ucts we could give away that could contain the event- other people working so In County night, HEB, LaBella Tavola, One year ...... $49 Horner and a drinking Horner traded his name for unlike last year, we decided hard behind the scenes. Six months ...... $35 buddy named Joe Watson a number — inmate 5920. Walmart and others. I’d to hold it in the parking lot I’d hope the Inquirer Three months ...... $19.50 suddenly stepped into the Although four out of fi ve been a part of NNO for sev- of thrive healthplex, some- would partner with us in Out of county street and cut loose on the convicts toiled as contract eral years and was dismayed thing that wasn’t an option some capacity, ideally by One year ...... $53 squad. Th e sound of shoot- labor outside the prison to see that Gonzales had to us last year. Th ere is an sharing the information Six months ...... $40 ing brought reinforcements walls, escape risks like never put one on. I asked entire apartment com- with the community that Three months ...... $24 on the run, and a full-scale Horner were denied that Chief Crow if we could and munity behind thrive that a free event with food, Out of state skirmish ensued with the privilege. Nevertheless, 27 though he was reticent at we hope will attend NNO, games and the chance to One year ...... $73 fi rst because it was just two a community may not be meet their fi rst responders Six months ...... $50 crack-shot civilians keep- months into his term he was Three months ...... $30 ing the cavalrymen at bay. assigned to a work detail days aft er C&TI, he agreed able to access NNO if we was happening in a park- Deciding the duel de- and at the fi rst opportunity that it was something our held it in a park a few miles ing lot of a local business. manded a more eff ective vanished without a trace. community needed and away. Th ere is no spot in Or post it on your Facebook You can reach us at: weapon, Horner sprinted Th en out of the blue in July went to work reaching out Gonzales that is ideal for page. to fi rst responders all over 830-672-2861 to his horse and seized his 1894, Joe Horner alias “Frank everyone to hold an event Yet, you chose to criti- Winchester. Moments later, M. Canton” petitioned the the county. and we are grateful that cize the eff orts of our Po- Fax 830-672-7029 a slug from the rifl e stuck a governor of Texas for a full Aft er 150 attendees en- thrive was willing to share lice Department and sev- [email protected] buff alo soldier right between pardon. Th e escaped convict joyed themselves by eating space with us. eral businesses that have the eyes killing him in- provided James S. Hogg with hot dogs, playing on the With the prediction of stepped up to help, like stantly. Watson raced home glowing testimonials from fi re truck, examining an an 80% chance of rain dur- GVEC, Walmart, HEB, Aﬃ lia ons: for more fi repower, but his prominent citizens in Wyo- ambulance, getting color- ing the day today, I’m hop- Gonzales Healthcare Sys- Na onal Newspaper grandmother grabbed him ming and the Oklahoma Ter- ing books, learning about ing that if necessary, we can tems and others. Th e Noon Associa on in a bear hug and removed ritory citing his service on the Norma’s house and getting move it indoors, but again, Lions Club Leos and the the youth from the combat. side of law and order for the to know their neighbors, we all of this is being put on Junior ROTC called aft er Texas Press Associa on As the soldiers closed in past decade and a half. Gov. realized we’d need a much for our community by busi- they got my initial email, on their quarry, Horner was Hogg granted the request bigger place to hold this nesses in our community which I sent to you as well South Texas rescued by Frank Lake who and wiped the slate clean wonderful event the follow- and to imply thrive is doing about NNO. Th ey are com- Press Associa on risked his neck to give him a for the Deputy U.S. Marshal ing year. anything other than being ing. State Rep. John Cyrier Texas Gulf Coast ride. Th e twosome galloped destined to be appointed the Chief Crow wanted it generous is disingenuous. heard about the Gonzales Press Associa on away on Lake’s horse, but fi rst commander of the Okla- downtown, but with NNO I wish we had a $5,000 NNO and has said he too the double load erased their homa National Guard. being held before C&TI this budget like Moulton, but we will attend. head start enabling the hard- Aft er his death in 1927 year, we weren’t going to don’t and off ering bounce Strangely, you use the OPINION POLICY riding cavalry to catch them. at the age of 78, the body of be able to access Confeder- houses here and hot dogs word “assessable” oft en in Your opinion is very important In desperation the duo “Frank Canton” lay in state ate Square as the set up for and snow cones and games your op-ed. I think it was to us at The Gonzales Inquirer. dismounted, and Horner in the Sooner capitol. Quite C&TI has occurred. with no budget is pretty ex- less a typo than a Freudian We welcome letters to the fought his third battle of a send-off for the former Again, like last year, we traordinary. slip. If you want to make editor (400 words or less) the busy aft ernoon. Crip- terror of the Texas frontier! have no budget for NNO, You write that research our community better, do as well as guest editorials. pled by a bullet through Bartee welcomes your but diff erently from last could be done about what something instead of judg- To submit either, email to a thigh, Lake watched comments and questions at year, (when I and two other NNO is — I did that years ing those that are trying to [email protected], helplessly as the saddle [email protected] or employees of the Inquirer ago and I was the one that do so. bring by our office at 622 partner he had saved va- P.O. Box 130011, Spring, put together an event with registered with the National Kelly A. Lindner St. Paul or send to us at moosed on his horse. TX 77389. Chief Crow rounding up Night Out organization be- Gonzales, TX P.O. Box 616, Gonzales, TX 78629. Any copy submitted is subject to editing. Letters Results from last week’s poll question: to the editor addressing an upcoming election will not President Donald Trump called for athletes to be be printed during the two either fired or suspended for “disrespecting” the weeks immediately preceding POLL QUESTION flag by kneeling or standing during the anthem. the election. Should you plan What are your thoughts on the protests? to submit a letter near this Should high school athletes be punished for deadline, contact us to verify the A. Colin Kaepernick’s protest was about police brutality and rac- last date letters can be received acts of protest during the na onal anthem? ism. President Trump is taking the message and twisting it to to be eligible for publishing. If A. If coaches and administration deem it a punishable act, then I agree “disrespecting the military,” which is not what the protest is you have any questions about with them. about. Th e focus needs to go back on the original message. 19% this matter, contact publisher B. Regardless of what administrators/coaches may think, high school B. I understand why the athletes are protesting, I’m just uneasy Kevin Wright at 830-672- athletes should not be protesting. Representing the school is a with their form of protest. 6% 2861 or email publisher@ privilege that can be (and should be) taken away if they do protest. C. President Trump is right. Th ese entitled athletes should be gonzalesinquirer.com. C. I disagree with the act, but they shouldn’t be punished for exercising fi ned, suspended or even fi red due to their disrespect. 64% their rights as Americans. D. Th e President of the United States should not be calling on © 2017 Gonzales Inquirer. All rights reserved. D. 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Gonzales Livestock TEXAS CROP AND WEATHER Market, Inc. Sale date: Sept. 30 Receipts this week: 1,023 cattle Calves and yearlings sold fully steady. Packer Pumpkin crop delayed by rains cows sold $2 higher. By Adam Russell He said 30-40 percent of their Stocker-feeder steers: [email protected] pumpkins remain in the fi eld. Medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs. $195-210 Th e farm’s crop was poised for a FLOYDADA – Wet weather has good year, Smith said, before high 300-400 lbs. $175-190 put a damper on the Panhandle 400-500 lbs. $160-165 temperatures in late-July and ear- pumpkin harvest, according to Texas ly August diminished pumpkin 500-600 lbs. $142-155 A&M AgriLife Extension Service 600-700 lbs. $137-140 sizes. Now the concern is weather 700-800 lbs. $128-132 staff . and whether pumpkins remaining Bull Yearlings: Cristen Brooks, AgriLife Exten- in the fi eld can be brought to mar- sion agent in Floyd County, said pro- 700-900 lbs. $98-115 ket in time without reductions in ducers expected an above- average Stocker-feeder heifers: quality. year for pumpkins, but recent rains Medium and large frame No. 1: “It’s just farming,” he said. have brought harvest to a standstill at 150-300 lbs. $150-165 “Th ere are always challenges. You 300-400 lbs. $142-147 a critical time. hate to wish away rain in this part 400-500 lbs. $136-140 “Producers were saying it was a re- 500-600 lbs. $128-135 ally good year,” she said. “Th ere were of the country, but we need some 600-700 lbs. $122-126 no major pest or disease issues, but dry weather.” Packer cows: rain is preventing them from access- AgriLife Extension district re- Good lean utility and ing fi elds. It’s crunch time for them.” porters compiled the following commercial, $52-56; Cutters, Pumpkin producers hope to capi- summaries: $57-61; Canners, $45-49; talize on fall decorations and Hal- SOUTHWEST: All counties re- Low yielding fat cows, $53-57 loween festivities each year. Harvest ceived heavy soaking rainfall for Packer bulls: typically begins around late August multiple days. Rangelands and Yield grade 1 and 2, good pastures greened up tremendous- heavy bulls, $72-78; light so producers can meet orders. Brooks said 3-4 inches of rain ly. Most of the rain was absorbed. weights and medium quality Livestock continued to hold in fair bulls, $68-71. have halted harvest for the past seven Pumpkin patch sales are popping up around the state as growers hope Stocker cows: $850-1,000 days, and rain in the forecast threat- to complete harvest by mid-October. to good condition. Recent rains Pairs: $900-1,200 ens to continue to delay access and TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE PHOTO BY KATHLEEN PHILLIPS will help stock tanks fi ll up. View sale live at cattleusa.com reduce quality. COASTAL BEND: Rain amounts “Th e rains have put them three to weeks of October are typically his and provides wholesale pumpkins ranged from 2-6 inches. Wheat and Hallettsville Livestock four days behind,” she said. “Th ey busiest time to harvest and market for retailers around the state, mostly oat planting was about 50 percent Commission Co., Inc. have enough pumpkins in ware- pumpkins. However, the marketing in the Waco-Austin market, Okla- complete. Some fi elds still had cot- Sale date: Sept. 26 houses, but they’re looking at about window could close before his fi elds homa and Louisiana. ton bales waiting to be picked up. Cattle on hand: 1,930 half their crop still in the fi eld.” are fully harvested if more rain ar- “Demand is always good for Producers continued to monitor Brooks said muddy conditions rives. pumpkins,” he said. “But when you and spray for fall armyworms as Packer cows will likely mean muddy pumpkins, About 95 percent of the farm’s 70 sell for display you have a narrower there were reports of extremely high Higher Dressing Utility and which lowers marketability. pumpkin varieties are produced for window to get them to market.” populations in some areas. Winter Cutter Cows: $53-64 pastures were doing well, and live- Lower Dressing Utility and Tanner Smith, of Assiter Punkin fall decorations, he said. Smith said the wholesale market Cutter Cows: $50-59 Farm in Floydada, said the fi rst two Th e farm sells directly to locals window will begin closing Oct. 14. stock remained in good shape. Light Weight Canner Cows: $35-50 Packer bulls Heavyweight Bulls: none Time to ‘get your green on’ in gardens, landscapes Utility and Cutter Bulls: $70-76 Light Weight Canner Bulls: By Paul Scha enberg plants we are keen on is Richards, AgriLife Exten- areas with perennials that can add a textural element $64-72 pascha [email protected] the Festival type, which is a sion horticulturist, Travis are about to go dormant to the yard, as well as being Stocker and feeder candidate for selection as a County, said fall is also a for the winter. Th ey also a handy source of nutrients calves and yearlings SAN ANTONIO — Fall Texas Superstar variety,” he good time to plant hardy do quite well in containers, for your breakfast smooth- No. 1 steer and bull calves is a good time for landscap- perennials and seasonal as do ornamental kale and ie.” Under 200 lbs.: $180-250 said. ing, vegetable gardening, annuals such as pansies, cy- cabbage.” She said leaf lettuces can 200-300 lbs.: $170-215 For more information composting, fertilizing Richards noted cool- also be used for decoration 300-400 lbs.: $167-192 on vegetable planting, go clamen, fall garden mums and other horticultural as there are many to choose 400-500 lbs.: $140-180 to Aggie Horticulture at and petunias. season vegetables can also from and are easy to start 500-600 lbs.: $134-152 activities in South Central http://aggie-horticulture. “For fall ornamentals, be used for colorful garden 600-700 lbs.: $128-140 Texas, said two Texas A&M tamu.edu/vegetable/. you really can’t beat chry- displays. indoors from seed. 700-800 lbs.: $120-137 AgriLife Extension Service Rodriguez also said fall is santhemums,” Richards “Tuck them in among “Don’t forget pumpkins No. 1 heifer calves horticulturists serving that an ideal time to plant turf- said. “Th ere are so many your other landscape or gourds if you want to Under 200 lbs.: $170-230 area. grass, ground cover, shrubs to choose from and many plants,” she said. “Swiss add some fall decoration to your yard or garden,” Ro- 200-300 lbs.: $150-230 “Right now, warm- and trees. fi t right in with the deep chard, with its bright red driguez added. “A n d plant- 300-400 lbs.: $140-170 weather vegetables should “With the cooler weath- oranges and yellows we petioles, adds vibrant color ing or potting crotons and 400-500 lbs.: $133-153 be growing and fl ourishing er and abundance of rain associate with all things in what might otherwise be a drab winter spot. And the putting them in with your 500-600 lbs.: $122-138 in the vegetable garden, but we’ve been getting lately, autumn. Plant them in 600-700 lbs.: $120-130 diff erent cultivars of kale, fall decorations can also their season is coming to the conditions are excel- beds along walkways or 700-800 lbs.: $115-127 use them to brighten up especially dinosaur kale, add some extra color.” an end,” said David Rodri- lent for planting trees and Replacement heifers guez, AgriLife Extension 400-700 lbs.: 150-390 shrubs and for establish- The market his week was a horticulturist, Bexar Coun- ing turfgrass,” he said. “Th e repeat of last week’s market ty. “Th is is the time to start lower temperature means with better quality classes planting root crops like less stress for them and for Citizens of Gonzales, selling steady and the no. 2 carrots, beets and turnips, the people planting them. Did you know? classes a little weaker again. as well as leafy greens like Th ey will be able to estab- Demand continues good. lettuce and chard. It’s also lish better when there’s Your City Council recently voted to increase your taxes by a Packer cows and bulls sold a great time to plant cole more moisture and this will rate of 55%? steady on approx. 175 head crops like broccoli, cab- give them a good start go- Th at even though the city is supposedly “out of funds,” they total. Need help marketing your bage, caulifl ower and kale, ing into next spring.” livestock, call 361-798-4336. either by direct seeding or Rodriguez suggested recently hired a new Tourism Director at a salary of transplant.” Nixon Livestock consulting the Texas A&M approximately $65K? Commission, Inc. Rodriguez said the Forest Service Texas Tree Th at many city employees have received substantial pay Sale date: Oct. 2 cooler weather and recent Planting Guide at http:// moisture make excellent texastreeplanting.tamu. increases? (Far greater than a cost of living raise.) Volume: 998 Steers: conditions for planting edu to help determine what Th at the new tax rate will provide an estimated two million 200-300 lbs. $136-146-190 strawberries in this part of trees might be best suited dollars in surplus? 300-400 lbs. $133-143-182 the state. for a particular area. 400-500 lbs. $131-141-183 “One of the strawberry Rodriguez and Daphne Although a moderate tax increase may be necessary, We, a group of 500-600 lbs. $123-133-155 concerned Gonzales citizens, feel a tax increase of 55% is excessive, 600-700 lbs. $117-127-138 700-800 lbs. $117-127-139 when other budget keeping methods could accomplish many of the Heifers: same purposes. Will you join us in requesting an at large vote to 200-300 lbs. $121-131-158 300-400 lbs. $117-127-185 approve, or disapprove, the current increase? A petition is available 400-500 lbs. $119-129-153 which will allow you to express your opinion as to whether or not a 500-600 lbs. $112-122-150 55% tax rate is justifi ed, but your signature, as a registered voter in 600-700 lbs. $115-125-180 700-800 lbs. $106-116-123 the city of Gonzales, is necessary to have the issue placed on a ballot. Slaughter cows: $35-67 You may sign the petition at Lo’s Auto Sales, 915 N St. Joseph St., Slaughter bulls: $69-84 Stocker cows: $900-1,500 Come & Wash It, 500 Sarah Dewitt and Th e Alcalde Hotel, 614 St. Pairs: $1,200-2,350 Paul. Horses: 1 hd. $130 Nixon Livestock BARR Commission, Inc E GonzalesGonzales Feeds, Inc. Livestock Market, Inc. 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PASTOR’S CORNER LOVE, ELOISE Always True measure of success Some people draw away from God “merely hearing God’s law is a waste We are here to because they consider what they’ve of your time if you don’t do what he done, and because they can’t forgive commands. Doing, not hearing, is choose whom themselves, assume that what makes the diff erence we will follow in this God won’t forgive them with God.” Faith without life and into the next. reforming either. Th at is not true. Re- works is dead. (James 2:17) “When our time on gardless of what we have Please don’t misunderstand On Oct. 31, 1517 Mar- duced an English transla- done wrong God forgives us what this means. Th is has earth is over, and when tin Luther nailed a list tion. He was executed in of everything — as long as nothing to do with try- we ﬁ nd ourselves face of biblical/theological 1536. His last words were our sorrow for doing those ing to earn God’s favor and to face with God, we concerns to the these, “Lord, things leads to repentance. forgiveness by doing good will have to answer church door open the king Let me make this perfectly works. Salvation is an un- in Wittenburg, of England’s clear. Repentance is not merited gift from God. this one question: Germany. Th is eyes!” Tyndale simply confessing our sins Eloise Estes Th ere is nothing we can do “Did you choose to list of concerns is also cred- and saying. “I’m sorry.” Re- to pay Him back no matter believe in who Jesus is has come to be ited with saying pentance is a heart change that brings how hard we try. And that’s the whole known as the something along about a change in our wrong behavior. point. God doesn’t want us to strive and in what He “95 Th esis.” I’m these lines, “Th e It is turning away from what is wrong at doing what Jesus has already done. did for you?” sure that Lu- day will come and steadfastly going toward what is What God wants is for us to believe ther had no idea when the plow right (according to God). Billy Gra- — to love — and to trust Him. Our what a fi restorm Clint boy behind the ham puts it this way, “Biblical repen- gratitude and love for Him are always oft en fail to consider the consequenc- this action ox will know es of our silence. What if today” is the Lowery tance is the fuel which is used to pro- expressed by the good things we do would ignite. It more of the Bible pel our life with God at the controls. for the benefi t of others. Th e inpour- last chance we have to warn someone is no stretch to say that than the religious leader.” Until we utilize that fuel, we are earth- ing of God’s love results in an out- that their lifestyle is not acceptable the theological land- Luther himself translated bound, tied down by our ego, our pouring of ours. to God? If we really love them we scape would be changed the New Testament into pride, our troubles and guilt. Young Th e longer we live, or the more we wouldn’t let them destroy themselves. throughout Europe and German in 1522. Luther people are oft en chained in a prison are surrounded by death, the more True love is not permissive; it sets beyond. Th e 95 Th esis is remembered for say- of purposelessness, uncertainty, and time-sensitive we get. We become boundaries so that the people we care marked the launching of ing, “My wish to God is even guilt. Many an older person faces acutely aware of the ticking down about won’t come to harm. what would in time be that this book were in old age and death with dread and fear. of our biological clock and consider Th e world measures a successful life called the Protestant Ref- every language, and in True repentance can release those what we have not yet done. We come by the things that we have accumu- ormation. Th e Roman every home.” Many have chains.” to understand that our time is a pre- lated, by the power we have managed Catholic church prac- suff ered and died brutal Th e new spiritual birth that the bi- cious commodity that should not be to gain, and by the degree of recogni- ticed a number of things deaths simply because ble talks about starts with recognizing wasted in doing things that don’t re- tion we receive from others. But these that gave Luther cause for they insisted on having our own sinful nature and coming to ally matter. We fi nally realize that liv- things are temporary feel-goods that great concern. One of his the Bible in their own lan- a realization that without divine in- ing for our own temporary pleasure is leave us empty once they’ve outlived foremost concerns was guage both for themselves tervention we are personally doomed. a shallow existence. We gain an out- their usefulness. So if we have man- the scant attention paid and their people. Th e book of Romans 2:13 tells us “If ward perspective; switching our self- aged to be successful in every area to Holy Scripture. Luther Let us not forget that you sin without knowing what you’re centered focus upward and outward. of life, according to the world’s stan- pressed the necessity of “All Scripture is given by doing, God takes that into account. Our number one priority becomes to dards, but have not done the one thing returning to Biblical au- inspiration of God, and But if you sin knowing full well what live our life in a manner that is pleas- that God asks us to do while we are thority. In Luther’s belief is profi table for doctrine, you’re doing, that’s a diff erent story ing to God. Beginning with accepting here, then we have failed miserably. system, the Bible was the for reproof, for correc- entirely.” Th e bible teaches that a per- His gift of salvation, and then boldly We are here to choose whom we ultimate, perfect, and fi nal tion, for instruction in son who is born-again has a changed telling others about our newfound will follow in this life and into the authority. Not the Pope, righteousness.” (II Timo- will, changed aff ections, changed ob- life so that others will come to know next. When our time on earth is over, church, or some hierar- thy 3:16) We must never jectives for living, changed disposi- Christ too. and when we fi nd ourselves face to chy of men. Th e need for underestimate the power- tion, new purpose. He receives a new I think that most Christians want face with God, we will have to answer the proclamation of Holy ful and infallible word of nature and a new heart. He becomes to do what pleases God; but oft en- this one question: “Did you choose to Scripture was the fore- God. Th ank God for those a new creation. Paul says in Romans times we are more concerned about believe in who Jesus is and in what He most driving force of the that sacrifi ced so very 6:13 that it is being “alive from the off ending people. So we keep our did for you?” Reformation. much that we might have dead.” mouths shut and watch the people we Our choice in this matter is the true To understand just a the Holy Scripture read- Some people are deceived into care about stray further and further measure of our success, because it bit of this, we should re- ily available in our own thinking that claiming to believe away from God, hoping they will see determines where we will spend our member that it was very, language. Not everything in God and in Jesus is enough to be for themselves that they are off track. eternal life. very uncommon for the done during this period saved. It isn’t. We can’t continue to live We look on as they pound nails into God keep you safe till next time... average person to have a is to be modeled and fol- like the devil and think we will be ac- their proverbial coffi n; because we are love, eloise copy of the Scriptures. To lowed. Fallible men led cepted into heaven when we die. It’s afraid of losing their companionship, www.loveeloise.com complicate matters, many out in this reformation pe- important for a person to know that their friendship or their love. But we [email protected] were illiterate. It was also riod. Th ere are also many tragic that many of the that would like to simply religious powers seemed forget the whole thing. content to have it that Th e climate of today is way. Why would the lay- one that has little appe- Church to observe 500th anniversary men need a Bible? In the tite for carefully study- minds of many it was the ing the Scripture. We are Oct. 31 will mark the 500th anni- opportunity to grow in faith, strength- trained priesthood and told by some that we just versary of Martin Luther posting his en its relationship with other Chris- religious leaders alone need to rejoice that we are Ninety-Five Th eses on the church door tians, repent for the hurt that existed who could rightly read now all unifi ed in our be- in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517 – an in the past, and in thanksgiving make and understand the Scrip- liefs. Some suggest there act that sparked the Lutheran Refor- a fresh witness to Jesus Christ in the ture — relax, we will tell is nothing left to protest. mation. It is a signifi cant landmark in world. Th e faith community of FELC you what it says. On the contrary, Luther the life of all Lutheran churches across would like to celebrate how as Chris- Th e need for the com- said the church was to be the world, an event, however, which at tians we are coming closer together in m on man to have a copy always reforming. Just as that time and against Martin Luther’s our love toward God, our Savior and of the Scriptures had been the desire for Biblical au- wishes, broke up the church body. our neighbor. a concern for many years, thority drove the reforma- Reformation is a renewal move- Members of the church would like and a few brave and dili- tion long ago, may we be ment, which had been a part of the to invite the community to join them gent souls suff ered much satisfi ed with nothing less church’s life from the time the Lord for a couple of events at First Luther- to make this a reality. John than a diligent pursuit of Jesus Christ walked the earth. He was an: Wycliff e translated the truth. Th at truth is found one who questioned the religious au- On Sunday, Oct. 15, a t 5:30 p.m. at entire Bible into English in the Holy Bible. Don’t thorities of his time and tried to help the Fellowship Hall at 1206 N. St. Jo- from the Latin Vulgate. be ashamed to both seek everyone see what God’s true hopes seph street those gathered will enjoy a Th is was completed in and proclaim God’s Holy and dreams were for His children, and soup and sandwich supper and watch 1384, a few months aft er Word. what His Word really said. Rick Steves’ one hour long “Luther Wycliff e’s death. In six- Clint Lowery is a pastor Th roughout the centuries many Luther’s Small Catechism. Th ere were and the Reformation”, a documentary teenth century England, at Memorial Heights Bap- reformers emerged, many of them in helpful and insightful not only for Lu- William Tyndale pro- tist Church. other reforms introduced, as well. monastic communities. John Wycliff e, Since Oct. 31, 1517 the church theran churches, but also other Prot- Jan Huss, Girolamo Savonarola and across the world has journeyed from estant denominations, Roman Catho- To understand just a bit of many others made an important mark confl ict to communion in many sig- lic churches, as well as secular media. this, we should remember on the life of the church. Martin Lu- nifi cant ways. Where once confl ict On Sunday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. First ther, former Augustinian monk, and was rampant, the church has in many Lutheran invites all for a special Wor- that it was very, very uncommon Professor of Th eology challenged ways found ways to heal. Th e Word of ship Service in their Sanctuary, with for the average person to have the views and practices of the medi- God has brought renewal into the en- visiting organist James Neumann “a copy of the Scriptures. To eval church, calling it to conform to tire church, and healed many historic from Victoria, observing the 500th complicate matters, many were Holy Scripture. Many reforms were divisions that existed in the medieval Anniversary of the Reformation, fol- introduced as a result, in the newly and later world. Today people from lowed by a reception in the Fellow- illiterate. It was also tragic that formed Evangelical Lutheran church. churches in our own community live ship Hall. Members of First Lutheran many of the religious powers Th e mass was now spoken in the ver- and work together. In the spirit of would like to remember the impor- seemed content to have it that nacular. Luther translated the Bible peace, reconciliation, hope and grace, tance of God’s Word in Christian life, way. Why would the laymen need into the language of the people and that the Lord Jesus Christ gives us, and the fact that the church has been thanks to the new printing presses the First Evangelical Lutheran Church ever reforming. Th ey also wish to cel- a Bible? In the minds of many it Holy Bible was made widely available, would like to extend an invitation to ebrate their ecumenical relationships was the trained priesthood and communion was off ered in both kinds the faith communities in Gonzales to with each of the churches in Gonzales religious leaders alone who could (bread and wine), and the centrality join the members of FELC during this and extend peace among all. rightly read and understand the of Scripture was emphasized. Con- time, as a sign of peace and hope in FELC members pray and look for- gregational singing took off and the the world we all live in. ward that many will be able to join Scripture — relax, we will education of families in the faith was First Evangelical Lutheran Church this very signifi cant time of remem- tell you what it says. emphasized, with the introduction of of Gonzales sees this time as a special brance for Lutheran Christians.

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TUESDAYS the reason for your trial, we will be here Walk Class Aft ermath God’s Work Our Hands Kitchen, First to pray with you. There will be no First United Methodist Church, by Jean Hrncirik Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1206 N St. proselytizing, no attempts to persuade Monday- Thursday, 2 p.m. Free to the Special to the Inquirer Joseph Street, Gonzales. Every second you to be a part of the fellowship, no public. Offered by the Wesley Nurse, and third Tuesday each month between doctrinal indoctrination, no requirements Janelle Lester, BSN, RN. Th ey stood looking at devastation noon - 1 p.m. Soup, sandwiches and a light for you to meet. We just want to be your … once a beautiful scene … dessert will be served. All are welcome. prayer partner. Call 762-7331 if you are Flex and Tone exercises their whole being wanted to scream For more information call 830-672-2057. unable to come in person. First United Methodist Church, … the pain away … Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. Offered by what a beautiful normal Need Prayer? Emmanuel Fellowship Gonzales Fellowship the Wesley Nurse, Janelle Lester, BSN, RN. everyday life they had 1817 St. Lawrence Street. Need 505 St. Joseph Street, Sunday Free to the public. a storm took it away. prayer? Starting Aug. 15, come by mornings. Live country gospel music at 9 — a muffl ed cry — Emmanuel Fellowship each Tuesday a.m. followed by a Bible message from Church offers “Prayer Mail” “What do we do?” between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. We have a team 9:30-10 a.m. All are welcome. United Pentecostal Church is offering “What else — with God’s help — of committed Christians who will pray and “Prayer Mail.” Email your prayer request He’ll clean this beautiful mess! believe with you for the answer to your Field and Stream Men’s Bible Study to [email protected] and remain Th e soul fi nds inspiration prayer. Regardless of faith, church Meets each Monday at noon at the anonymous or call 830-672-1103 to leave We’ll dream again!” membership, ethnicity, background, or Rodeo Restaurant. a message. PAAGEGE 8 • FRRIDAYIDAY Oct. 6, 2017 gonzalesinquirer.com City Member of the month named CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and the city repairs them, the costs are much higher in the “Approximately 40 percent long run than replacement. of the energy used in the city is Gibbens also reported the being consumed by the lights,” HVAC controls are dated. He Gibbens said. “Your city has a found many of the city’s ther- lot of old, ineffi cient lighting.” mostats are the old mercury Gibbens showed council switch variety and an upgrade examples of the antiquated to controls with timers could lighting he found, including save a lot of money, by auto- old T-12 fl uorescent lights. matically lowering usage in “Th ey don’t even manufac- buildings aft er hours and on ture these bulbs in the United weekends. States anymore,” he said. Th e fi rm also looked at the “Th ey run on 77 watts per city’s street lights. Gibbens bulb, where a new LED bulb said some of the downfalls are is 14 watts.” the city has no inventory of the According to Gibbens, this street lights, approximately 80 can add up and cost the city a percent are antiquated with lot of money. poor light distribution, not The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce recently named Come and Wash It their member of the month. “So, there is a very good compliant with recommenda- opportunity to reduce energy CONTRIBUTED PHOTO tions and a potential source of consumption, with a lighting signifi cant energy savings. upgrade,” he claimed. Th e city’s water and waste- Praises Gibbens said the city is water uses 60 percent of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 much-needed school supplies, for this school year is in line with last spending money replacing city’s total energy consump- lights as it is, every time bulbs tion. Like other areas, the wa- high school has started their T-shirt Refugio ISD. Th e collection will go year’s enrollment numbers. Atten- through Oct. 13, at which time sup- are replaced, but could go a ter/wastewater plants have ag- sales for Breast Cancer Awareness dance is down. Th e day before Hurri- plies will be delivered to Refugio. step further and replace old ing infrastructure and could Month; additionally, North Avenue cane Harvey hit, attendance was just Strozier also noted the Jr. High lighting for new lighting. be more effi cient with proper has taken the lead in a district-wide 80 percent. Strozier reported that day “It’s not that you’re not do- Fun Run was a huge success and that will be waived. upgrades, such as pumps, eff ort to give back to our neighbors ing it, it’s that you’re replacing motors, blowers and diff users. Early Act First Knight Awards would Th e board took action to nomi- in Refugio.” light for light and not upgrad- Gibbens noted the city des- be starting soon. nate candidates to Gonzales County Th e Cheer Team’s PINK OUT “Go, Strozier gave the board her month- ing toward effi ciency,” he said. perately needs a replacement Appraisal District. Currently GISD Fight. Win.” T-shirt sales go toward ly report, noting that the transfer Gibbens noted that city sludge truck. mammograms for indigent and of a gift from GISD benefactor Bob board members Sue Gottwald and staff had done a good job at Johnson controls also rec- underinsured women of Gonzales Young’s donation of $10,000 for play- Josie Smith-Wright served on the upgrading the city’s heating, ommends upgraded water County to receive routine and diag- ground equipment for East Avenue board. Th ey re-nominated Smith- ventilation and air-condition- metering, sealing buildings nostic procedures, through Gonzales Elementary School. Strozier also re- Wright and Gottwald and nominated ing systems (HVAC). He said and making minor upgrades Healthcare Systems ported a budget savings of $180,000 Bud Box. that most of the old units had across the city. Strozier said under the leadership in GISD’s taxes, based on declining Smith-Wright was not present for already been replaced with According to Gibbens, un- of North Avenue Intermediate, each property values. this meeting, but the board did con- energy effi cient units. der state law upgrades can be GISD campus is collecting diff erent According to Strozier, enrollment duct the meeting with a quorum . “Th e maintenance I saw made and grants/loans car- was a good as any city I have ried on the estimated savings Council ever been to,” he said. “Your to the city for the life of the staff is doing a great job.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 warranties on upgraded sys- Mathis went before coun- Fee; and a public hearing the City of Gonzales (li- According to Gibbens, tems. cil to Praise GPD in their regarding brush collection censor); and a resolution at $20 per every 15-minute the city has several old units Gibbens said the city’s sav- eff orts to quickly recover rates. Council then heard authorizing Lally to enter block aft er. and no kind of maintenance ings across 15 years would be his wife’s stolen credit card a presentation by Johnson into a purchase agreement Tuesday night’s meet- is going to keep an old unit $2,623,786. and bring the perpetrator Controls. with Bandit Industries, for ing opened with public from wearing out. Showing “Th at money is in your to justice. A surprise guest, Under resolutions, coun- the purchase of one Intim- examples, he told council two budget now,” he said. “It’s just comments. Th e public State Representative John cil discuss, considered and idator 21XP Tow Behind comments section of the of the city’s units have manu- being spent on 77-watt bulbs, Cyrier reported a busy approved unanimously: a Chipper. facturer’s life expectancy of 15 meeting is for citizens to instead of 14-watt bulbs.” legislative session and said resolution authorizing the Th e city has been rent- years, but both had surpassed address the mayor and Johnson Controls did their he was headed over to cel- regularly-scheduled city ing a chipper at a cost of expectations, having been preliminary survey in August council — as a whole. council meeting for Nov. 7 ebrate National Night Out. $5,000 per month aft er the manufactured in 1998. Th e and September. If the city is Gonzales Police Chief to be changed to Nov. 14; Th e next item on the wear and tear of usage fol- units are ineffi cient and even interested in moving forward Tim Crow spoke to invite a resolution accepting pro- agenda was a public hear- lowing Hurricane Harvey worse, they use a refrigerant and submits a letter of intent posals and awarding the council to National Night ing regarding the Texas disabled the city’s chipper. called R-22 which is obsolete. Johnson Controls will write contract for the JB Wells Out; local resident Charlie Disposal System Franchise Lally said he has applied “Five years ago a canister of Park Concession Stand; a Business Case Analysis and for FEMA funds to off set a resolution declaring R-22 was $90,” he said. “Today present it to council. A Proj- the cost of replacement. certain city property as it’s $800.” ect Development Agreement surplus and authorizing All ordinances were ap- Gibbens said every time could be reached as early as the sale of said property; proved and passed unani- one of these old units break December. a resolution approving mously, however Dist. 1 $750.00 OFF the Small Business In- Councilman Gary Schro- Night Out CP1050 centive Grant (SBIG) eder was not present for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the meeting. Council did Finch was pleased with her HYDRAULIC CHUTE! Application by Chris Es- community’s attendance and operate with a quorum. WHILE THEY LAST! pinosa, DBA Moonwalk enforcement and emergency participation, and that the Gonzales City Coun- Rentals, in the amount of services personnel,” Smiley event - the city’s fi rst ever - was cil typically meets 6 p.m., City Marshal Mark Soto said. $3,300 for the purchase a success despite the rain. the First Tuesday of each “Here, they have an opportu- of bouncy houses and “Our goal was to help the month, at Gonzales Mu- nity to bring up any concerns water slides; a resolution people to get to know their authorizing City Manag- niciple Building, 820 St. to fi rst responders, and they can meet with them face to fi rst responders better,” Finch er Sean Lally to execute Joseph Street, in Council said. “Th e kids enjoyed play- Chambers. Th e next meet- face. It’s a chance for everyone a 31-year license agree- to visit and get to know one ing in the police cars, they ment between Kenneth ing (as approved above) another.” were amazed. Th ey made new J. Fougerat and Karen K. will be on the second Tues- Nixon Mayor Gladyne friends. I think everyone did.” Fougerat (licensee) and day of November. Circus CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 We have a couple of new acts Logan Insurance Agency up includes an all-star group this year, plus they’re going to bring out the lions and tigers HOME • AUTO • FARM • COMMERCIAL • BONDS of performers and entertain- ers, including Miss Simone as well. Th ere’s going to be Travis Tresner and her single trapeze, Miss great entertainment for every- Paulina’s “Big & Little” pranc- one.” 516 St Paul ing ponies, Th e Arlise Troupe You can save money by Gonzales, TX on their unicycles, Natalie’s purchasing your tickets in advance at the following lo- (830) 672-6518 American Eskimo Escapades, the fl exible Miss Georgia and cations: Lions Club Mem- Fax: (830) 672-6368 several others. bers, Crossvine Grocery and Felipe Martinez, President Waelder Shell. 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CITATION BY PUBLICATION ON APPLICATION NOTICE OF PUBLIC TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP MEETING TO DISCUSS THE STATE OF TEXAS NIXON-SMILEY CISD State Financial Accountability Rating TO ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD WEYMAN MORENO, Deceased, Docket No. ADl 7-9864, County Court, Gonzales County, Texas. Nixon-Smiley CISD will hold John Moreno fi led in the County Court of Gonzales County, Texas, on the 28th day of June, 2017 an application to Determine Heirship of said Richard Wey- a public meeting man Moreno, Deceased and declare who are the unknown heirs and those heirs at 7:00 PM MONDAY, suff ering from legal disability of the said Richard Weyman Moreno, Deceased, OCTOBER 16, 2017, and their respective shares and interests in this estate. in the HS LIBRARY Said application may be heard and acted on by said Court at 10:00 o’clock A.M. CONFERENCE ROOM, on the fi rst Monday next aft er the expiration of ten days from the return date of this citation, the same being the 16th day of October at the County Courthouse 800 NORTH RANCHO ROAD, in Gonzales, Texas. NIXON All unknown heirs of Richard Weyman Moreno are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at said above mentioned time and place by fi ling a The purpose of this meeting is to written answer contesting such application should they desire to do so. discuss Nixon-Smiley CISD’s rating on the state’s ﬁ nancial All unknown heirs are further advised that they have the right to employ an attorney and that if they or their attorneys fail to fi le a written answer with the accountability system. clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of ten days aft er the issuance of this citation the Court may enter orders with binding eff ects upon said person. Th e name and address of the attorney ad litem appointed to represent the NOTICE OF PUBLIC unknown heirs is as follows: MEETING TO DISCUSS Christie Ortman Fullilove 403 St. George NIXON-SMILEY CISD Gonzales, TX 78629 Innovation Plan Given Under My Hand and Seal of Offi ce of Said Court in Gonzales, Texas, this Nixon-Smiley CISD will hold 22nd day of September, 2017. a public meeting at 7:00 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017, in the HS LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM, 800 NORTH RANCHO ROAD, NIXON CITATION BY PUBLICATION ON APPLICATION The purpose of this meeting is TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP to consider if the district should THE STATE OF TEXAS develop a local innovation plan for the designation of the district as in TO ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROSE VASQUEZ MORENO, Deceased, innovation district. Docket No. ADI 7-9863, County Court, Gonzales County, Texas. John Moreno fi led in the County Court of Gonzales County, Texas, on the 28th day of June, 2017 an application to Determine Heirship of said Rose Vasquez Moreno, Deceased and declare who are the unknown heirs and those heirs suff ering from legal disability of the said Rose Vasquez Moreno, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in this estate. Said application may be heard and acted on by said Court at 10: 00 o’clock A.M. on the fi rst Monday next aft er the expiration of ten days from the return date of this citation, the same being the 16th day of October at the County Courthouse in Gonzales, Texas. All real estate advertised All unknown heirs of Rose Vasquez Moreno are hereby cited to appear before herein is subject to the 15th Annual Guadalupe County Fair said Honorable Comi at said above mentioned time and place by fi ling a writ- Federal Fair Housing Act, IBCA State Championship Bar-B-Que Cook Off & Jack Pot Beans ten answer contesting such application should they desire to do so. which makes it illegal to All unknown heirs are further advised that they have the right to employ an advertise any preference, Friday, Oct. 6 - Saturday, Oct. 7 attorney and that if they or their attorneys fail to fi le a written answer with the limitation, or discrimination clerk who issued this citation by 10: 00 A.M. on the Monday next following the because of race, color, ~99H:ggcg^^Dmllgf9mklaf½ÚJYlmj\YqF[l expiration of ten days aft er the issuance of this citation the Court may enter religion, sex, handicap, orders with binding eff ects upon said person. familial status, or national 8_]k£Ú9ggckFh]fYlYeÚ:Yk`Gjar]k Th e name and address of the attorney ad litem appointed to represent the origin, or intention to make And join us for the 134th annual unknown heirs is as follows: any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. Guadalupe County Fair & PRCA Rodeo Christie Ortman Fullilove 403 St. George We will not knowingly Oct. 12-15, 2017 Gonzales, TX 78629 accept any advertising for at the Seguin Events Complex in Seguin, Texas XXXHDGBJSPSHt Given Under My Hand and Seal of Offi ce of Said Court in Gonzales, Texas, this real estate which is in 22nd day of September, 2017. violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings Looking for a new job? advertised are available on Place your classifieds with an equal opportunity basis. Looking for a place toto livlive? Looking for ????? 830-672-2861 Find itit inin ThThe Gonzales InquirInquirer

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Pair of Lady Apaches try for a block in Tuesday’s game against Wimberley. Sports Gonzales Lady Apaches stumble to 1-3 Lack of concentration, communication leads to 3-set loss By José Torres [email protected]

GONZALES — Gonzales stum- bled to a 1-3 district record aft er losing in three sets to Wimberley (25-2, 25-8, 25-5) to fi nish out the fi rst half of district. Hosting a Wimberley Texans team that lost their fi rst two games against La Vernia and Navarro (two top-fi ve ranked teams in the state), the Lady Apaches handed Wim- berley their fi rst win in district. “I think we just lost total concentration,” Gonzales head coach Bernice Voigt said. “[We’re] not playing well and communication fell apart on us, not sure why.” Gonzales gave up nine points Sam Barnick (20) stretches out for a dig during a Gonzales three-set loss to Wimberley Tuesday night. in the fi rst set before scoring on a PHOTO BY JOSÉ TORRES/GONZALES INQUIRER serve error by Wimberley. Wim- berley scored six more before Hay- that set, ultimately losing 25-5 to ley Sample came away with a kill to end the night. score their second point of the set. “Th ey have a homework assign- Wimberley fi nished on a 10-0 run ment,” Voigt said when asked what to win 25-2. the Lady Apaches need to do to Th e next set, the Lady Apaches turn things around. “[We’re] trying again fell into a hole, allowing a to fi gure out what we’re doing.” 13-1 run before scoring back-to- Hailey Riojas ended the night back points for the fi rst time that with three kills while Staggs and night. An ace by Chelsie Hastings Baker had two each. Sample fi n- cut the lead to 13-4 before Wim- ished with one and Maura Garcia berley went on a 6-1 run before Re- fi nished with one. Hastings was the bekah Baker, a sophomore, scored lone server with an ace. Freshman on a kill to cut the lead to 19-6. Th e Sam Barnick led the team in digs Lady Texans continued their at- with four while Kiley Allen led the tacks and Gonzales was unable to team in assists with four. fi x their communication issues on Gonzales has a bye tonight but the court, losing the set 25-8. starts up the second half of dis- Wimberley opened the third trict Tuesday at home against Aus- set with an 8-0 run before Rachel tin Eastside Memorial. Th e Lady Staggs scored on a kill. Gonzales Apaches previously beat them (25- was unable to score aft er a serve 16, 25-14, 25-15). Chelsie Has ngs (1) tries for a p in the Lady Apaches’ three-set loss to Wimberley. Gonzales football on bye Lady Mustangs dropped against Yoakum Bulldogs From Coach’s Report Garcia, Autumn Rodriguez and Tscho- epe each had one. Both Faith Pullin NIXON — Nixon-Smiley hosted the and Tschoepe registered one block each Yoakum Lady Bulldogs in a District 27- while Mendez led the team with eight 3A match, losing the bout in three sets, digs. Lopez and Garcia each had four (25-12, 25-11, 25-7). digs. Lopez also came away with seven Maggie Mendez and Katy Tschoepe assists. led the team in kills with fi ve. Shelby Nixon-Smiley travels to Schulenburg Perez had four kills. On serving, Court- tonight with the game scheduled to start ney Lopez led with three aces. Megan at 5 p.m. Gonzales Apaches alumni game is set for tomorrow From Staff Reports p.m. Entry fees are $20, an alumni [email protected] shirt is included. Make checks payable to Gonzales Basketball. Th e Gonzales Apaches are hosting The Gonzales Apaches went 3-2 in non-district before heading into their bye week this week. their annual alumni game on Satur- Payments need to be delivered to The Apaches don’t play tonight but will host La Grange (0-4) next Friday at Apache Field. The day, Oct. 7 during the Come and Take Teresa Clack at the GHS Fieldhouse Apaches fi nished their non-district season with the second-best record in District 10-4AD2, It celebration and the Gonzales High or send check with attention to: Head behind Smithville (5-0). Caldwell went 1-3, Giddings went 1-4 and Columbus went 0-3. School main gym. Coach A.J. Irwin, 1801 N. Sarah De- PHOTO BY JOSÉ TORRES/GONZALES INQUIRER Th e third annual game is set for 2 Witt Drive, Gonzales, TX 78629. REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN WHO ARE DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM! Steaks & Spirits 830-519-0002 • John L. Bashaw II, PVT 2, Gonzales, U.S. Army, Ft. Campbell, KY 216 Middlebuster Road | Gonzales, TX • BM3 Daniel Lane Waddell of Harlingen, TX, USCG, Port O’Conner, TX www.ggdining.com • Tyrell L. Johnson, US Army, Fort Stewart, Georgia • Zach Head of Gonzales, US Marines, Hawaii • John Dubose III of Gonzales, US Navy, California • Howard Schwausch of Gonzales, US Army, Afganistan • Ernie Martinez of Gonzales, US Marines, California • Matthew Davis of Gonzales, US Navy, Florida • Clay Gregory of Gonzales, US Navy, California • Greg Kuntschik Jr. of Gonzales, US Army, Killeen • Kevin Kuntschik of Gonzales, US Marines, California • Bradley Frailicks of Gonzales, US Army National Guard, Austin • Tyler Brown of Gonzales, US Marines, Afganistan • Jeff Gonzales of Gonzales, US Army, Killeen • Kegan Kay of Gonzales, US Navy, USS Bataan • Eric Herrera of Gonzales, US Marines, California • Felix Gonzales III of Gonzales, US Navy, California • Travis Windham of Gonzales, US Army, Iraq MONDAY-FRIDAY LUNCH SPECIALS • Matthew Craven, US Marines, Reserves • Joshua Sanchez, US Marines, Afganistan $7.99 Lunch Menu $10.50 Lunch Buff et • Louis A. 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To submit the name of a serviceman or woman, Monday - Friday 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. email to [email protected] Saturday 12:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. mail to PO Box 616, Gonzales TX 78629 or call 830-672-2861 Include name, rank, hometown, branch Sunday Brunch 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. of military and location stationed PAAGEGE 1122 • FRRIDAYIDAY Oct. 6, 2017 gonzalesinquirer.com Sept. 27 Golf Scramble winners Cards to avenge last season’s loss By José Torres [email protected]

SHINER — Districts aren’t usually decided the first weekend of October in Texas high school football. However, Shiner St. Taking ﬁ rst in the Independence Park Golf Scramble on Wednesday Paul (4-0, 1-0) take on last were Morgan Mar nez, Brent Chris an, Randall DuPree, Wayne Baker The second place winners in the Independence Park Golf Scramble on year’s district champion, and Chris Tatsch. Wednesday were John Hahn, Landon Bozka, Ryan Lee, Jade Pozzoban a team that gave the Car- CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS and Ru . dinals their lone loss in TAPPS District 5 – Div. III. Boosters receive donation The Boerne Geneva Lady Cards take Eagles (4-0, 0-0) went undefeated in district last season, knocking of Shin- down Faith Academy er St. Paul with their big- From Coach’s Report Th e junior varsity team play offense, something won (25-7, 25-23) as Dan- the Eagles look to accom- SHINER — Shiner St. ni Blair came away with plish again tonight. Paul continued their dis- fi ve aces, seven digs; Paige “They’re definitely a trict win streak, taking Brown had two kills; Megan good team,” Cardinals’ down Victoria Faith Acad- Easterling had 10 assists, head coach Jake Wachs- emy on Tuesday at home two digs; Aspen Flach had muth said. “They got a lot (25-17, 25-8, 25-21). two kills, two digs; Trinity of people back.” Parker Clay fi nished with Garza had nine digs, two Dave Campbell’s Texas fi ve kills, one solo block; aces; Hope Kapavik had Football magazine pegged Grace Irvin had six kills, three kills, three digs, three Boerne Geneva as district one solo block, fi ve digs; Ri- aces; Lauryn Kubenka had runner-ups to St. Paul, A special check presenta on took place Friday, Sept. 23, when the St. Paul Car- ley Johnson had three kills, two kills, one block; Mal- and the Cardinals know dinals hosted Aus n Hyde at Comanche Stadium. On behalf of Benny Boyd Gon- six digs, one ace; Gracey lory Pokluda had nine kills, how the Eagles may come zales is Jamie Erickson with Community Rela ons presen ng a check for $3,120 Novosad fi ve kills, seven one dig, one ace. into this game with a bit to the St. Paul Cardinal Athle c Booster Club. Represen ng the booster club are digs, three aces; Delynn St. Paul played against more motivation. Secretary Melissa Clampit and Vice President Tammy Grabarkievtz. Benny Boyd Pesek nine kills, two block Universal City First Baptist “They’re prob- Gonzales and St. Paul Booster Club teamed up on Aug. 7, to raise $3,000 in four assists, seven digs, one ace; Academy on Th ursday, but hours. This goal was exceeded. The booster club thanked Benny Boyd Gonzales Christine Wagner three results were unavailable be- ably looking at it like and Danny Sandoval for their support. kills, 25 assists, seven digs, fore press time. Th ey take they should have been COURTESY PHOTO BY LORI RAABE two aces. on Weimar tonight at 6 p.m. picked first,” Wachs- muth noted. “They’re well coached, bigger than us size wise, more kids.” “We don’t worry about all that,” Wachsmuth continued, “we kind of just worry about us and getting better every day.” Offensively, the Eagles will come out of a spread with a “good veteran quar- terback,” taking control of that side of the field. “Last year they threw the ball quite a bit on us,” Wachsmuth scout- ed, “looks like they like to that this year. They try to spread you out. They’re good at it.” Defensively, Boerne Ge- neva will run a 3-3 stack, move people around to give multiple looks. For the Cardinals to continue their district success, mistakes need to be cleaned up on both sides. “From the offensive side, we got to get more consistent,” Wachsmuth said. “Too many penal- ties last week and another turnover.” A lot of St. Paul’s mistakes were self-inflicted, the head coach noted. If they can take away those errors, the Cardinals’ offense will be more successful. On defense, big plays have been a problem. Go- ing up against Boerne Geneva, the defense will need to shore that up since the Eagles took advantage of that last season. Tonight’s game is at home at Comanche Sta- dium, with kickoff scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Gonzales Weather

Friday 87º/67º

Mostly cloudy Real Feel 98 • 20% chance rain

Saturday 86º/66º

Partly cloudy Real Feel 101 • 55% chance rain

Sunday 89°/69°

A few clouds Real Feel 95 • 10% chance rain

Monday 91°/67°

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